Use On Review

5-D-03-UR

Recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission

APPROVE the development plan for a 150 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower at this location, subject to 7 conditions:


See case notes below

Details

Request

Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Details of Action

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1. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
2. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
3. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville City Arborist.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
7. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval, must be submitted to MPC staff for certification prior to issuance of any building permits for this project.

Applicant Request

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Property Information

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Location
5000 Rutledge Pike

Southeast side of Rutledge Pike, northwest of the I-40 / I-640 interchange

Council District 4


Size
10,000 square feet

Sector
East City

Currently on the Property
Auto repair business

Growth Plan
Urban Growth Area (Inside City Limits)

Case Notes

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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the development plan for a 150 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower at this location, subject to 7 conditions:
1. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
2. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
3. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville City Arborist.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
7. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval, must be submitted to MPC staff for certification prior to issuance of any building permits for this project.

With the conditions noted above, this request meets all requirements for approval of a use on review.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the development plan for a 150 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower at this location, subject to 7 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Installing the proposed landscaping as shown on the landscape plan within six months of the tower becoming operational.
2. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
3. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
4. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Department of Engineering.
5. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville City Arborist.
6. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.
7. A revised site plan, reflecting the conditions of approval, must be submitted to MPC staff for certification prior to issuance of any building permits for this project.

What's next?

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As a Use On Review case, the Planning Commission's decision is final, and it will not be heard by a legislative body unless it is appealed.

The appeal deadline - May 23, 2003 - has passed.

The Process
Applicant

U. S. Cellular Corporation


Case History